Yes- you absolutely read that right- 7 days is seriously all it takes...and it is SUPER easy. I was sent the latest skincare innovation from Clinique, the Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C, and I was SO excited to try it out. I admit I was a little skeptical at first at the process only taking 7 days...but I was wrong, and now I'm a total convert.

If you've been reading my blog for awhile, you'll know how obsessed I am with using Vitamin C in my skincare products. It seems to be the main ingredient that my skin absolutely loves; it gives me results so quickly, and my skin has never been healthier (glowy! So glowy!) since incorporating it into my routine.

Okay- back to the 7-Day System- here's how it works. In the pack you'll receive 7 single-use packets of Renewing Powder Cleanser with Pure Vitamin C, and one 7-day vial of Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C 10%. In the morning, you tear open one of the packettes, pour the powder into your wet palm and work it into a lather before applying it to your little face- it's nice and foamy! After a minute (don't take it off sooner!), rinse it all off- & you're done! Your skin will be looking pretty bloody lovely at this stage (nice & bright), but wait- THERE'S MORE!

The next step is to be done in the evening- this is when you use the second part of the system, the 7-day vial of Daily Booster with Pure Vitamin C 10%. When you first get your little paws on this, write the date on the side- this is so you can remember when you started (something especially helpful for forgetful types aka me). After that, you activate the Pure Vitamin C inside by peeling of the foil, firmly press the button on the top twice, & then shake it for 15 seconds. It sounds complicated but it REALLY isn't. Then it's as simple as adding two drops of the Daily Booster to your chosen moisturiser, mixing them together, and applying the mixture to your face- VOILA! I read that 36% of women notice brighter skin from the VERY first application- which is awesome!

"But why is pure Vitamin C so great, and what can I expect after seven days?", you ask? Well- fresh Vitamin C is one of the most powerful de-aging vitamins you can use on your skin, for a start. If you use it regularly, you'll see your skin start to become brighter, clearer, more even-toned, firmer & smoother. It's a miracle ingredient, I swear. Pure, fresh Vitamin C (as opposed to Vitamin C that has been exposed to oxygen) is far more effective & potent...which we love. Because look, if you're going to fork out for quality skincare, you want it to perform properly. The Fresh Pressed 7-Day System does this perfectly with its single use packaging, and I'm just ridiculously impressed.

From what I've seen online, these are selling out all over the world (for good reason), so quickly pop down to your nearest Clinique counter to snaffle it up! The 7-Day System has an RRP of $60, and you can buy larger packs (each pack containing a month's worth of product) as well if you truly fall in love, which I did. MAJOR HEART EMOTICON!

You can read more about the magical & wondrous Clinique Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C here!

​One of my absolute favourite treats to receive in the mail is most definitely new fragrances! I'm not ashamed to reveal that I'm a complete perfume addict, and I've been known to spend hours (quite literally) at perfume counters in department stores or duty free (ahhh, duty free- take me there!). The latest fragrance I have received, Elizabeth Arden White Tea, was a joy to review because it is just BEAUTIFUL.

Let's start with the packaging- it's a completely chic, sleek white glass bottle with accents of gold- and trust me, it would look fab in anyone's beauty collection ;) The fragrance itself is a beautifully clean, fresh & summery scent which reminds me of summer holidays spent at the beach (as I write this it's stormy outside, so I am possibly being nostalgic). It's also very feminine & calming, and BONUS- it lasted on me for well over 10 hours- yes!!!!

This is available on counter now in New Zealand, in varying sizes of 30ml, 50ml & 100ml; with RRP's of $50, $81 &$100 respectively. ALSO available in the range: the Elizabeth Arden White Tea Pure Indulgence Body Cream (400ml for$50) & the Elizabeth Arden White Tea Pure Indulgence Hand Cream (30ml for $19).

You can read more about this divine fragrance here and comment below telling me why you'd love to try this beauty!

Joico K-PAK Colour Therapy Luster Lock- Instant Shine & Repair Treatment. Not only does this product have the longest name I think I've ever seen for a beauty product, but it's been one of the BEST products that I've used on my poor, battered blonde hair.

Now, my tale is one of those, "don't do what I did but IF YOU DID do what I did then this may help" tales. In no way am I advocating bleaching your own hair! But look, I did it, and even though I'm happy with the shade, I lost heaps of length due to crazy breakage. So please, think twice about a DIY hair colouring mission- especially if you're not prepared to lose any length.

Anyway- cautionary words aside, it happened, and now I have some work to do to fix it. I've experimented with different shampoos/conditioners (I use Fanola, which you can find more about here), oil treatments (read about my pick of the bunch here), hair masks (Kerastase all the way, or Davines!), and treatments (which I'm telling you about in one second). The BEST treatment I've tried thus far is the lengthily-named Joico K-PAK Colour Therapy Luster Lock- Instant Shine & Repair Treatment. I actually use this in place of a conditioner, because it is just SO GOOD.

Sooo...what does it do? WELL. All the good things! I use it after shampooing, & leave it in my hair for around 5 minutes (you can leave it in longer if you're not as impatient as me), and then rinse as usual. I can immediately notice a difference in how smooth & hydrated my hair feels, and even more so when I comb out my wet hair. zero tangles, zero snags, and zero breakage! This is the ONLY conditioning treatment that lets me comb wet hair without having a meltdown. Once dry, my hair is so shiny and smooth, and looks/feels far healthier than it has any right to be.​So I'm basically hooked on this, and the extra bonus is that it only costs $26.40 if you by it from my fave online hair product boutique, Hair Products Online- click here! This product is a MUST HAVE for anyone who wants to either fix their hair (me), or anyone that wants to give their hair some extra love!Want to try some- let me know below!

Okay, so I love a matte lip as much as the next person. They're most definitely on-trend, tend to wear far longer than a gloss or a cream, and can tie your whole look together. My only problem with matte lip products is how they have the potential to FEEL when I wear them- I can't handle dry-feeling lips! don't even get me started on if/when they start to peel and flake off. It's an official makeup mare. BUT- I was recently sent some of the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolours to try, and I can say a big YAY about them because they're frickin fab!

First of all, I love the smell. They smell like lollies and vanilla, and for whatever reason, that really appeals to me. The formula is more lightweight than any other matte liquid lipsticks I've tried, which initially made me wonder if it would apply streakily...but nope- the colour payoff was awesome! The Ultra Matte HD Lipcolour wore just as well as any high-quality matte lip product (and survived numerous cups of coffees & a burger for lunch), and it just felt really, really nice on comfortable on my lips. It doesn't flake or peel off, it just faded a little as the day went on, which is FAR more preferable in my humble opinion. Mainly because this means you can easily reapply...without having to try and scrub any residue off- not my fave thing to do, and I bet it's not yours, either ;)

These are available in Farmers (and other Revlon stockists!) now for the excellent price of $29.60, and come in a small but beautiful range of colours. My faves? Forever (the perfect pinky-brown neutral), Kisses (a berry pink which will be perfect for Autumn), & Romance (a blue-based, true red). Highly recommend! Shout out in the comments below with which shades have caught your eye (you can check them all out here)...and you may get a little present in the post!

If you've been looking for a high end certified organic, vegan, Halal and cruelty free makeup range, you need look no further than Inika Organic. I was sent some of their products to try, & I am SERIOUSLY impressed!

This Australian company has been producing award winning, 100% natural beauty products since 2006, and I really, really think you guys need to check them out. Here are some stand-out products from the range for me:

- Inika Certified Organic BB Cream (OMG this smells so good, and feels even better on the skin! Packed full of yummy antioxidants, this gives me a medium coverage, with a perfect glowy finish)

- InikaBaked Mineral Foundation (Two words- COLOUR PAYOFF- that's two words, right? This is awesome to apply on its own for a light/medium coverage, or over the top of your foundation if you're wanting to up the coverage a little. I'm also a little bit obsessed with the sleek yet sturdy packaging!)

- Inika Certified Organic Vegan Lipstick in Nude Pink (The world’s first Certified Organic Vegan range of lipstick! There really aren't a great deal of vegan beauty products available on the market these days, and in my opinion, Inika is leading the pack in terms of quality. These lipsticks are so creamy & long wearing, with an ever-increasing range of shades. You need at LEAST one in your life.)

- Inika Baked Mineral Illuminisor (this has one of the highest colour payoffs I've ever found in a highlighter, and it's smooth as silk- no chunky glitter bits! Just perfect, and I highly recommend their bronzer as well.)

Did I mention that ALL of the products are hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested? YAY! So if you have super sensitive skin, Inika may be the answer to your beauty prayers ;)

You can purchase these beauties online here or here, and you can WIN some by leaving me a comment below telling me what products you'd love to try! Huzzah! ​

Do you love perfumes with a warm, vanilla base? Are you looking for a fragrance that lasts ALL day? Would you like to find a perfume that stands out in all the right ways, and gets you a tonne of compliments while you wear it? Are you a fan of Angelina Jolie?If you answered YES to any of the above, you absolutely need to get your hands on the latest fragrance from Guerlain, Mon Guerlain.The fragrance house of Guerlain is known for creating fragrances for women they admire, and this year Angelina Jolie has been the inspiration behind Mon GuerlainWith top notes of bergamot and lavender, middle notes of jasmine sambac & iris, & base notes of Tahitian vanilla, Australian sandalwood & coumarin- this fragrance is INSANELY beautiful. I love this perfume for how green up it is, and how it's completely different to the majority of popular perfumes being worn right now. I'll be buying this next month at duty-free, for SURE. The EDP is available on counter in New Zealand right now in sizes 30ml, 50ml & 100ml, and is priced from $121-$247. You can read more about Mon Guerlain here! ​

​If there's one skincare product I bloody love, it's a good facial peel- and these newbies from The Body Shop are ticking ALL the right boxes.There are three different peels in the range to choose from: Drops of Youth, Vitamin C Glow-Revealing, & Drops Of Light Pure Resurfacing. I know that peels sound a bit scary, but don't worry- it doesn't hurt! A facial peel is effectively a super-charged exfoliation, to be used after cleansing & toning & before moisturiser. They remove all the nasty dry skin cells, leaving your skin smooth, soft...& if they've done the job, GLOWING. My particular favourite from the range is the Vitamin C peel, which contains the key ingredient Amazonian Camu Camu Berry (oooh!). All of the formulations are a gel, which you massage onto your face & keep gently rubbing until you can actually SEE the residue coming off your skin (it takes about 20 seconds). I really like skincare products that show you instantly that they're being effective- this doesn't happen often! These are all available in NZ now, and are priced between $50 & $57.50, which is pretty awesome for 145ml of product! You can read more about the range here- check them out! Want to win one? Let me know in the comments below! Kirsty xx